Botanical Spirits Workshop

Whether you make gin, aquavit, botanical vodka, absinthe, liqueurs, or other botanical spirits, come and join David T Smith, International Gin Author and Consultant, and friends for a deep dive into the world of botanicals!

The team discusses a range of advanced techniques for extracting botanicals with topics including:

• Maceration/infusion (including ABV, time, temperature, and preparation)
• Pro/Cons of distilling Botanicals-In and Botanicals-Out[1]
• Use of different stills, including Pot, Vapor Infusion, and Vacuum
• ABV of charge for a still
• Use of dried vs. fresh botanicals and their preparation
• Use of Terroir and ensuring consistency
• The chemical composition of botanicals
• Unconventional botanicals and how to treat them
• New techniques, including ultrasonic maceration
• Quality control and product stability
• Scaling production
• Ensuring that the brand on the outside of your bottle reflects the liquid inside